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Northern Boston Tree Service logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%94+14.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE

Northern Boston Tree Service

Boston, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #7Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 24 bush trimming services · 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other bush trimming services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than 99% of bush trimming services.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than 97% of bush trimming services.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than 99% of bush trimming services.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than 94% of bush trimming services.A
94
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than 100% of bush trimming services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Northern Boston Tree Service is better than —% of bush trimming services.–
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Customers hired Northern Boston Tree Service for 2 kinds of job.

Northern Boston Tree Service for tree trimming & pruning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 86/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#10 / 18

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”

JaminLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Recently had Zach and team over to trim a few trees on my property and they were amazing to work with. Super professional, communicative, and I loved that they did everything with rope and pulley. Cleared out the trees very well and even filled my silly request to hang on to bigger chunks of cherry wood for use on my grill!

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Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ken6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

These guys are artists. Our trees have never looked as good. They were friendly and efficient.

Tree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
NancyLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough about Zach and his crew! Knowledgeable, efficient, dedicated to doing a professional job! Communicating constantly throughout the process so any changes were discussed prior to undertaking! I can recommend NBTS without any reservations!

Tree stump grindingTree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Liz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Zach and his company removed the dead tree and cleaned up the stump area. They also removed over-arching branches which were dropping leaves and sap onto my car. He offered extra work at no cost, all the while being very polite and professional. I would recommend his company to my friends and family. Thank you very much!

Tree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
MonicaLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Working with Northern Boston Tree Service was great. We were able to prune several trees with specific goals in mind (some for more light, others to preserve shade). The workers were respectful of our property and professional. Clean up each day was fabulous. We are very happy with the end result of their work.

Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JosephLocal Guide · 133 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We contacted Zach of Northern Boston Tree to have several trees removed for a new shed we are planning to purchase. This is the 2nd time we have use NBT and we are completely satisfied.They went above and beyond to get the yard ready. Great crew, friendly and professional!

Tree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
David1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Saw Zach's crew working at a neighbor's house and arranged for them to trim and prune four trees that had been neglected for many years. Had a good discussion with Zach about my priorities and his recommendations (as an arborist) on what the job should entail. His crew was polite, efficient, did a great job, and…

Tree trimming & pruning
Emiko2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We contacted Northern Boston Tree Service after getting widely varying recommendations (ranging from cut it down to a quick trim) from the tree services we had already consulted. News to me, MA doesn't require licensing specifically for tree services, business license aside, so maybe there is less regulating in this…

Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Pam5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Courteous and professional crew. Went with this company since Zak responded promptly to our initial inquiry (some of his competitors did not). When onsite for the initial consult, Zak carefully outlined what they could do (pruning and cutting to the ground) and what they couldn't (stump grinding - but not a…

Tree removalTree trimming & pruning
John2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

As others have written, Zak and his team are highly skilled. As a bonus, they communicate well. Zak not only answered our initial questions thoughtfully, he provided guidance on points we'd not considered. He often followed up with us to be sure that we were happy with the work and to see if we had any new…

Tree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dr.1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I give this company a glowing review. They did an excellent job pruning 11 trees altogether. Their cleanup work was just as neat and clean as their pruning! I highly recommend them and won't hesitate to use them again if i need in the future.

Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Christina8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Zac and his team were extremely courteous and professional. Zac was one of the few tree companies who actually answered my phone call and came out in a timely manner to give us a quote on pruning services for a large oak in our backyard. He listened to our conerns and ideas and offered thoughtful suggestions and…

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Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Shirley8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Zak and his team did a great job, they are very professional and responsive. Most importantly they care about the trees and environment. I recommend them highly

Tree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism

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